SEO vs. Software Engineering - Which is a better profession?

[aristocrataks]

Hi there,
I want to know which profession is better - Being SEO or being Software Engineer. Which will give you more advantage over another? I'm new to SEO and I know some programming language also like ASP.NET, C#, Java etc... I need to know which profession will be better. Pls help

[Test-ok]

Better for what?

But to answer your question...it would be the one your the best in.

[adal01]

Hi there,
I want to know which profession is better - Being SEO or being Software Engineer. Which will give you more advantage over another? I'm new to SEO and I know some programming language also like ASP.NET, C#, Java etc... I need to know which profession will be better. Pls help

Lets assume you are equally good at both professions.

I think a lot of it will have to do with your personality. Software development is a more solitary endeavor, and SEO can require more face time with folks.

I have done both and enjoy both. S

[JBacchi]

If you would be doing SEO for clients speaking English only, then stick to the programming until you master English.

[terriwells]

To answer your question like an SEO...it depends on what you're optimizing for. ;)

Which are you better at? Which do you enjoy more? What's important to you?

All of these factors, and more, will affect your results in each profession.

And here's another question worth asking: which one would you gladly do even if nobody was paying you to do it?

[peterraimi]

Both are good, when coming to point of owner SEO is great, because SEO creates one Employee to become a Business man, but Software Engineer i don't think so.

[gazzahk]

And here's another question worth asking: which one would you gladly do even if nobody was paying you to do it?

lol... The only career I could say that to would be professional holidayer...

[eGrove Systems]

Go with your interest and choose a good field.

[Elvina123]

HI, both professions are very good. You can not compare one to another. It depends what is your area of interest. If you are a software programmer and want to switch your area then firstly think why you want to change? Finally go with your interest.